Chapter Activities: Case Study(Page 137): 1.) List some reasons why the Staples center was profitable in its first year.
Some reasons why the Staples center was profitable in its first year was because the owner was hosting football games, concerts and events that promoted famous teams that were to play in the stadium. People flocked to the center to watch their favorite teams and performers do what they do best. 2.) Write a paragraph about the challenges or promoting and hosting soccer. Some challenges about promoting or hosting soccer is that not many people are into soccer as much as other sports. Soccer is not the main fan group and that can cause people to not want to pay money to watch a soccer game when they can go and watch a football game or a hockey game.
Ethics and Issues(Page 140): 1.) Is this policy fair to Olympic city hopefuls, and will it prevent bribery in the future? This policy is fair because if people are bribing others in order to make their team or group win, then it is not fair to the rest who are putting effort and time into their work. This policy might prevent bribery in the future because maybe people will realize that if they just put 100% into their work they are bound to get a positive and rewarding outcome.
Quick Check(Page 146): 1.) What are the two types of organized sports? Two types of organized sports are amateur sports and professional sports 2.) What are three types of amateur sports? Three types of amateur sports are youth sports, high school sports, and college sports 3.) What are two types of recreation? Two types of recreation are commercial recreation and public recreation
Case Study(Page 149): 1.) How does AEG's business relate to hospitality and tourism? Explain your answer in two sentences
AEG's business relates to hospitality and tourism because the business is trying to bring in their target markets by promoting items that the people are interested in. The business is also trying to make sure that people know about the new changes in order to go and spend money. 2.) List the kinds of jobs that might be available at AEG?
Some jobs that might be available at AEG are promoters, food venders, ticket sales men, and anyone else who can find a job at a soccer arena.
Quick Check(Page 154):
1.) What are four types of events?
Local events, social events, major events, and political events
2.) What are three groups sponsor events?
Public events, private events, and consumer shows
3.) What are the categories of the entertainment industry? Music, television, movies, radio, and performing arts
Chapter 7 Sports, Events and Entertainment
Management and Marketing Related CareersChapter 7 Section 7.2 Overview
Chapter Activities:
Case Study(Page 137):
1.) List some reasons why the Staples center was profitable in its first year.
Some reasons why the Staples center was profitable in its first year was because the owner was hosting football games, concerts and events that promoted famous teams that were to play in the stadium. People flocked to the center to watch their favorite teams and performers do what they do best.
2.) Write a paragraph about the challenges or promoting and hosting soccer.
Some challenges about promoting or hosting soccer is that not many people are into soccer as much as other sports. Soccer is not the main fan group and that can cause people to not want to pay money to watch a soccer game when they can go and watch a football game or a hockey game.
Ethics and Issues(Page 140):
1.) Is this policy fair to Olympic city hopefuls, and will it prevent bribery in the future?
This policy is fair because if people are bribing others in order to make their team or group win, then it is not fair to the rest who are putting effort and time into their work. This policy might prevent bribery in the future because maybe people will realize that if they just put 100% into their work they are bound to get a positive and rewarding outcome.
Quick Check(Page 146):
1.) What are the two types of organized sports?
Two types of organized sports are amateur sports and professional sports
2.) What are three types of amateur sports?
Three types of amateur sports are youth sports, high school sports, and college sports
3.) What are two types of recreation?
Two types of recreation are commercial recreation and public recreation
Case Study(Page 149):
1.) How does AEG's business relate to hospitality and tourism? Explain your answer in two sentences
AEG's business relates to hospitality and tourism because the business is trying to bring in their target markets by promoting items that the people are interested in. The business is also trying to make sure that people know about the new changes in order to go and spend money.
2.) List the kinds of jobs that might be available at AEG?
Some jobs that might be available at AEG are promoters, food venders, ticket sales men, and anyone else who can find a job at a soccer arena.
Quick Check(Page 154):
1.) What are four types of events?
Local events, social events, major events, and political events
2.) What are three groups sponsor events?
Public events, private events, and consumer shows
3.) What are the categories of the entertainment industry?
Music, television, movies, radio, and performing arts